{"id":14376,"date":"2026-03-12T13:54:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/?post_type=gsma_theme_study&p=14376"},"modified":"2026-06-08T15:10:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T15:10:01","slug":"4yfn26-winner-finalists","status":"publish","type":"gsma_theme_study","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/gsma_study\/4yfn26-winner-finalists\/","title":{"rendered":"4YFN26 Winner + Finalists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

4YFN hosts a prestigious global competition aimed at identifying and celebrating the world\u2019s most innovative digital startups. This competition serves as the pinnacle of recognition for startups at MWC Barcelona 2026, ensuring international exposure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 4YFN26 Top 20 shortlisted finalists presented at the Semi Finals on the opening day of MWC26 Barcelona on Monday 2 March, and then the selected Top 5 delivered brilliant short pitches in front of a live audience and the judges at an electrifying Finals ceremony on Wednesday 4 March. The winner and finalists have each been granted the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments through the GSMA Foundry platform. Allow us to introduce you to our five outstanding finalists below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Category: Health Tech<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biorce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

4YFN26 award winner Biorce<\/strong><\/a> is an innovative Health tech company accelerating drug development with AI. Biorce is dedicated to improving patient outcomes by bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and clinical needs. The team of clinical research professionals, data scientists, and AI experts works collaboratively to achieve this goal. Biorce\u2019s mission is to make healthcare more accessible and affordable, ensuring all patients can benefit from accelerated access to new treatments. Biorce is poised to redefine the healthcare landscape, shaping a future where technology and accessibility converge for the betterment of all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Category: Climate Tech<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctor Scrap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

4YFN26 finalist Doctor Scrap<\/strong><\/a> is an AI-driven B2B platform transforming the global scrap industry through data, automation, and computer vision. They digitise sourcing, verification, and cross-border trading to make global scrap transactions as transparent as e-commerce. Built on AI-native infrastructure, the system standardises material specs, pricing, and compliance, reducing risk while accelerating deal velocity. Powered by LLM reasoning and AI agents, Doctor Scrap automates valuation, matching, documentation, and logistics – creating a closed-loop digital supply chain. The ecosystem extends to Scrap SaaS (smart yard OS) and Scrap Science (AI learning platform), forming the digital backbone of the circular economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Category: Digital Horizons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NeuralTrust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

4YFN26 finalist NeuralTrust<\/a> is the leading platform for securing and scaling AI Agents and LLM applications. Recognised by the European Commission as a champion in AI security, they partner with global enterprises to protect their most critical AI systems. The technology detects vulnerabilities, hallucinations, and hidden risks before they cause damage, empowering teams to deploy AI with confidence. With advanced runtime protection, threat detection, and compliance automation, NeuralTrust provides a complete foundation for safe, reliable, and scalable adoption of generative AI. NeuralTrust helps organizations turn AI security into a strategic advantage, ensuring trust, resilience, and long-term success in the AI era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Category: Fintech<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

4YFN26 finalist Dost<\/a> is an artificial intelligence-based software as a service (SaaS) solution that automates the entire accounts payable and accounts receivable cycle, eliminating all manual tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Category: Mobile Frontiers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConnectHear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

4YFN26 finalist ConnectHear<\/a> builds AI-powered technology to provide access to independent communication and information for the 400M Deaf and Hard of Hearing globally. Founded in Pakistan, the company has grown into South Asia\u2019s leading accessibility platform, offering real-time sign-language interpretation and AI-powered tools for automated alerts and learning. Its products are designed to work in low-bandwidth environments and help public and private institutions\u2014from banks to hospitals\u2014communicate inclusively. With over 500,000 people reached, and global expansion underway across Africa, East Asia, and the Middle East, ConnectHear is redefining how accessibility can scale through innovation, empathy, and practical design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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